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1 markCell Structure and Functions

CAPE Biology Unit 1 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)

Figure 2 is an electron micrograph of a mammalian liver cell.

Figure 2 is an electron micrograph of a mammalian liver cell.

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  1. 1(a)(i)On the grid in Figure 1, plot the data in Table 1 for the mammalian protease as a line graph.[3 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Using arrows labelled P1 and P2, indicate, on the x-axis of Figure 1, the temperature at which EACH protease enzyme functions at its maximum efficiency. What…[3 marks]
  3. 1(a)(iii)Enzymes are mainly globular proteins. With reference to the levels of protein organization, explain the effect of temperature on the prokaryote protease…[3 marks]
  4. 1(b)(i)Identify the organelles labelled I, II and III.[3 marks]
  5. 1(b)(ii)If the actual size of the structure labelled Y is 1.5 µm, calculate the magnification of the electron micrograph in Figure 2.[1 mark]
  6. 1(b)(iii)Suggest a reason which may account for the extensive network of membranes seen in this type of animal cell.[2 marks]

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